| Country of Origin | USA. |
|---|---|
| Similar Aircraft | C-5 Galaxy, Il-76 Candid, C-141B Starlifter. |
| Crew | Five with loadmaster. |
| Role | Long-range and intra-theatre heavy cargo transport (troops, heavy equipment, helicopters). |
| Armament | None. |
| Dimensions | Length: 174 ft (53.04 m). Span: 165 ft (50.29 m). |
C-17A Globemaster III WEFT Description
| Wings | High-mounted, swept-back, tapered, negative slant. Winglets at wing tips. |
|---|---|
| Engine(s) | Four turbofans mounted on pylons under wings. Round intakes. |
| Fuselage | Round and tapers to tail cone. Upswept rear section. Flush cockpit and a round nose. |
| Tail | Fin swept-back and untapered. Flats swept-back, tapered, mounted high on fin forming a “T”. |
Countries which Fly the C-17A Globemaster III
USA.
C-17A Globemaster III Manufacturer Web Site
The C-17A Globemaster III was originally manufactured by McDonnell Douglas.
In 1997, McDonnell Douglas became part of Boeing.
Books on the C-17A Globemaster III
Globemaster III: Boeing C-17A
Developed as a long-range, heavy-cargo, transport plane, the C-17 has seen a very successful service record. This volume includes details of its developmental history, and the combining of its airlift roles with Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) capabilities. Also includes technical and pilot’s manual excerpts, photos, cutaways, exploded views, performance figures, and technical specifications. For aviation enthusiasts.